The Secretary-General had announced at a press conference in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, in the morning, that there was “total unanimity” on the need to release all political prisoners and detainees. Following a series of meetings with officials, traditional leaders and representatives of civil society, as well as political prisoners, including Chief Moshood K. Abiola, the Secretary-General had concluded that there was broad agreement on a number of key issues. All Nigerians insisted on a return to democracy, the Secretary-General said, adding that all wanted a peaceful, democratic and, above all, credible process leading to free and fair elections. All Nigerians also wanted to live under the rule of law, with full respect for human rights.